DTF gives apparel decorators a fast, efficient way to produce full-color transfers, take on more types of orders, and increase production.
But every business has different DTF production needs.
A shop bringing DTF production in-house may have very different needs from those of an established screen printer producing hundreds of transfers per hour. That is the idea behind the ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers: a family of commercial DTF systems that gives businesses multiple configurations for matching equipment to their current production volume and future growth.
The ColDesi DTF 24 Series includes the 24H2, 24H4, 24H5, 24H6, and 24H6E, providing options ranging from commercial two-head printing to high-production configurations capable of producing hundreds of transfers per hour.
What Are ColDesi 24" DTF Printers?
ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers are commercial Direct-to-Film printing systems designed for apparel customization businesses that need dependable, scalable production.
Rather than approaching 24-inch DTF printing as a single equipment configuration, the ColDesi DTF 24 Series provides multiple choices in printhead count, production speed, color configuration, and supporting equipment.
This allows businesses to choose a system based on factors such as:
- Current order volume
- Expected production growth
- Required print speed
- Color requirements
- Available production space
- Staffing and workflow
- Level of automation
For a growing business, flexibility can be important. Buying a DTF printer means considering what production could look like as order volume increases.
Why 24-Inch DTF Printing?
A 24-inch-class DTF platform provides commercial decorators with the width and production capacity needed to efficiently gang multiple designs and transfers across the film.
Instead of treating every graphic as an individual print job, businesses can organize multiple transfers on a roll, helping maximize film usage and maintain continuous production.
That makes ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers particularly relevant for businesses producing:
- Custom T-shirts and apparel
- Team and school apparel
- Workwear
- Branded merchandise
- Promotional apparel
- Online apparel orders
- Short-run custom jobs
- High-volume transfer orders
DTF can also complement existing production methods. Jobs that may be inefficient for traditional screen printing can be routed to DTF, while larger jobs remain on the screen-printing side of the business.
Choosing a ColDesi 24" DTF Printer
One of the biggest differences across the ColDesi DTF 24 Series is production capacity.
Here is how the lineup progresses.
ColDesi 24H2 DTF Printer
The ColDesi 24H2 provides an entry point into commercial 24-inch DTF production.
Its two-head configuration is designed for businesses that need professional DTF capabilities but don’t require the output of a four-, five-, or six-head system.
The 24H2 is a strong fit for businesses bringing transfer production in-house, growing customization businesses, and established decorators adding DTF to an existing production environment.
Rather than outsourcing transfers, businesses can gain greater control over production schedules, print quality, and turnaround times.
ColDesi 24H4 DTF Printer
As production requirements increase, the ColDesi 24H4 moves into a four-printhead CMYK + White configuration.
The system can produce up to approximately 125 linear feet per hour, translating to roughly 225 full-front transfers per hour, depending on artwork and production conditions.
That added speed can make an important difference for shops experiencing increasing order volumes.
Instead of simply adding more hours to the production day, increasing printer throughput allows businesses to process more work during the same available production time.
ColDesi 24H5 DTF Printer
The ColDesi 24H5 is designed for businesses moving into high-volume DTF production.
With five printheads, the system significantly increases production capacity compared with lower-head-count configurations.
This type of system becomes particularly valuable when DTF is no longer an occasional production method but a major part of the business’s daily workflow.
At this level, businesses should also begin looking beyond printer speed alone. Finishing, transfer cutting, heat pressing, staffing, and workflow all become important considerations because increasing printing capacity can move the production bottleneck farther down the line.
ColDesi 24H6 DTF Printer
The ColDesi 24H6 expands the platform with a six-printhead configuration and multiple ink options.
Businesses can select CMYK + White for high-speed commercial production or an expanded CMYKOG + White configuration that adds Orange and Green for a broader color gamut.
That makes the 24H6 particularly relevant for production businesses where both throughput and color reproduction are important.
A business focused heavily on speed may have different priorities from one regularly reproducing demanding brand colors. The ability to select a configuration around those requirements gives commercial decorators more control over how their DTF operation is built.
ColDesi 24H6E DTF Printer
At the high-production end of the lineup is the ColDesi 24H6E.
The 24H6E is designed for businesses where DTF has become a true production environment rather than simply another decorating option.
High-production configurations can exceed 500 transfers per hour, creating the capacity needed for businesses processing significant daily order volumes.
At these speeds, the conversation changes from simply asking, “How fast can my printer print?” to asking, “How efficiently can my entire shop move transfers from artwork to finished apparel?”
That makes workflow automation increasingly important.
More Print Speed Requires a Better Production Workflow
A faster DTF printer can increase capacity, but print speed alone doesn’t guarantee higher finished-garment output.
If a printer produces transfers faster than employees can cut, sort, press, and finish them, the bottleneck simply moves to another part of the shop.
For businesses considering higher-production ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers, it is important to evaluate the entire workflow:
Printing → Powdering and Curing → Cutting → Sorting → Heat Pressing → Finished Product
Each stage needs enough capacity to support the stage before it.
This is particularly important for screen-printing businesses accustomed to thinking about production as a complete workflow rather than as individual pieces of equipment.
CMYK or Expanded Color?
Production speed isn’t the only consideration when comparing ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers.
Color configuration can also matter.
Standard CMYK + White provides the foundation for producing vibrant full-color DTF transfers on light and dark garments.
For businesses requiring added color capabilities, select configurations can add Orange and Green to create CMYKOG + White production.
Expanded-gamut printing can be useful for businesses working with brand-sensitive artwork, graphics containing challenging colors, or customers with higher expectations for color reproduction.
The right choice depends on the type of work the shop produces most often.
DTF Can Help Screen Printers Expand What They Accept
For a screen-printing operation, adding DTF doesn’t necessarily mean replacing screen printing.
It can mean giving the production team another way to manage jobs.
Screen printing is still highly effective for many large-volume orders. DTF can offer an efficient alternative for jobs involving smaller quantities, detailed artwork, frequent design changes, many colors, personalization, or faster turnaround requirements.
Instead of turning those jobs away or forcing them through a production method that isn’t ideal for the order, a shop can direct them toward DTF.
That flexibility can help businesses accept a broader range of profitable work.
How Much DTF Production Capacity Does Your Business Need?
The fastest printer isn’t automatically the right printer for every operation.
Businesses should consider their actual production requirements before choosing among the ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers.
Start by looking at your current transfer volume. How many transfers do you produce on an average day? What happens during your busy weeks? How much of your existing work could realistically move to DTF?
Then consider where you expect the business to be over the next several years.
If you’re already approaching the limits of your existing equipment, buying a system based only on today’s volume could leave you facing the same capacity problem again as the business grows.
On the other hand, unused production capacity has a cost.
The goal is to find the balance between current demand, expected growth, available labor, production space, and investment.
Build a DTF System Around Your Production Goals
The biggest advantage of the ColDesi 24″ DTF Printers lineup is choice.
A growing apparel decorator doesn’t necessarily need the same configuration as a high-volume transfer producer. Likewise, a large screen-printing operation adding DTF at scale shouldn’t be limited by equipment designed primarily for lower production volumes.
With the 24H2, 24H4, 24H5, 24H6, and 24H6E, businesses can evaluate the level of DTF production that makes sense for their operation and choose a configuration accordingly.
As production grows, the focus can expand beyond the printer to include curing, cutting automation, heat pressing, and other workflow improvements that help turn printing speed into finished-garment output.
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